Bootjack & Slipper-Holder

c. 1940

Marius Hansen

Associated Names
Marius Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately carved wooden chair back. The painting features an intricately detailed piece of furniture, most likely part of a chair or decorative furniture element. The central focus of the artwork is an elaborately carved wooden backrest with a design of floral and scroll motifs. The wood is depicted with a rich, warm brown tone, and the intricate carvings include a circular pattern at the top and a shield-like shape with floral inlay or painted section in the center. The background is a plain, pale color, which emphasizes the detailed craftsmanship and artistry of the woodwork in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 37" high; 15" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2002


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Marius N. Hansen.

Wikidata ID

Q64595336

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